11 00 050 Removing and installing engine (S65)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Engine hood/bonnet in assembly position.
Drain ENGINE OIL .
Remove SUCTION FILTER HOUSING .
Remove INTAKE AIR MANIFOLD .
Remove underbody protection . See 5147490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION or 5147491 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION at front and rear.
Remove TRANSMISSION (Important observe repair instructions).
Remove ELECTRIC FAN .
Remove RADIATOR with coolant hoses.
Drain coolant.
Remove EXPANSION TANK with coolant hose.
Draw off A/C SYSTEM .
Remove all lines . See 6453670 REPLACING LINE FROM COMPRESSOR TO EVAPORATOR (S85) , 6453660 REPLACING LINE FROM CONDENSER TO EVAPORATOR (S65) or 6453642 REPLACING LINE FROM COMPRESSOR TO CONDENSER (S65) from A/C compressor.
Remove SECONDARY-AIR PUMP .
Detach B+ LEAD in engine compartment.
Detach VACUUM HOSE from brake booster.
Release SUSPENSION CROSSBRACE in engine compartment.
Release grounding strap on engine support arm.

Release stabilizer (1) on front axle carrier at front.

Allow stabilizer (1) to hang loose.

Fig 1: Identifying Stabilizer

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Remove complete STEERING SPINDLE .

Remove heat shield.

Release screws (1).

Detach steering spindle extension (2).

Tightening torque: 32 31 1AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Spindle Extension And Screws

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Release nuts (1 and 4).

Detach oil lines (2 and 3).

Recycling:

Have a cloth ready to catch a residual amount of engine oil.

Fig 3: Identifying Oil Lines And Nuts

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Secure oil lines (1) with a cable tie (2) to front panel.

Fig 4: Securing Oil Lines With Cable Tie

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Unclip heater hose (1) and set down with heating valve on engine.

Disconnect both hoses (2) from secondary-air valves.

Fig 5: Identifying Heater And Secondary-Air Valves Hoses

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to steering gear and oil sump.

Disconnect fuel line (1) and lock with special tool 13 5 280.

Disconnect flushing line (2).

Fig 6: Locking Fuel Line With Special Tool (13 5 280)

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Unfasten engine wiring harness (1) on engine completely.

Secure engine wiring harness (1) with a cable tie (2) to engine hood/bonnet damper.

Fig 7: Securing Engine Wiring Harness With Cable Tie

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Release both clamps (1) with special tool 17 2 050.

Remove coolant hose (2).

Fig 8: Identifying Coolant Hose And Clamps

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NOTE: Do not release any hydraulic lines on the power steering pump.

Release power steering pump (1) on engine block.

Set down power steering pump (1) on front axle carrier.

Fig 9: Identifying Power Steering Pump

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Unscrew left and right engine mounts . See 2211001 REPLACING RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT (S65) or 2211011 REPLACING LEFT ENGINE MOUNT (S65) .

Secure special tool 11 0 000 LIFTING GEAR to suspension eyes (1).

Remove engine with 2 persons.

Fig 10: Securing Special Tool (11 0 000) To Suspension Eyes

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Assemble engine.

Top up COOLANT and vent cooling system.

Pour in specified engine oils for BMW Group engines. See ENGINE - OPERATING FLUIDS .

Install REPLACEMENT ENGINE .

Correct CBS data status.